Jazz Bear has been named the NBA’s Mascot of the Year for 2018. This is the third time the beloved Utah Jazz mascot has won the award since the league started handing out the honor in 2005.

Since Jazz Bear’s debut 24 years ago, there was one guiding force entertaining fans, racking up awards and setting the example for how a mascot can become “iconic” — Jon Absey.

The Utah Jazz Bear is in the Mascot Hall of Fame for his crowd work. Now, his cousin Buster is following in his footsteps as mascot of the D-League's Salt Lake City Stars.A new mascot will join ...

Utah Hockey Club will introduce its lasting identity and mascot ahead of next season. But in the meantime, Utah Jazz Bear will swap his basketball jersey for hockey threads, splitting his role ...